Gate-fastener.



D. H. KILROY. GATE PASTENER. APPLIIOATION FILED JULY 17, 1907.

' [72 21672 for Patented May 11, 1909. a

rubbed open or otherwise accidentally opened I by stool l Having thusdescribed the invention, what i is claimed as new is: E

In a device of the character described, the j combination of astationary gate post, a movable gate post, a collar applied to the upperend of the movable gate post and formed with an eye, a pulley detachablyconnected 1 to the said eye, a hook upon the stationary f gate post, aframe having a swivel connection 1 with the said hook, a guide memberjournaled upon the frame, a flexible member assl ing around the pulleyof the movable post and the guide member of the frame and having one endthereof connected to the station- 1 ary post, and a pawl pivotallymounted upon the frame for engagement with the flexible member toprevent backward movement thereof.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

DANIEL H. KILROY. Witnesses:

ED. BROSNAN, EVAN P. KILROY.

